Madrid Panoramic Bus Tours

Madrid City Tour: Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour

Name: Madrid City Tour: Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-07-07T09:35:00
End: 2026-07-07T20:00:00
Location: Madrid

Tourists on Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off bus, capturing photos near Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Hop-On Hop-Off bus in front of Madrid's Royal Palace.

Hop-On Hop-Off bus near Royal Palace in Madrid cityscape.

Prado Museum entrance in Madrid with statue and visitors nearby.

Duration

1 hr 20 mins

Free cancellation

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Audio guide

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4.2/5(2,488)

Elisabeth V

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The tour was well-planned, taking in all of Madrid’s main historical landmarks. The guide and the entire staff were very friendly and helpful. The hop-on/hop-off option is very convenient if you want to get off the bus to explore and get back on later. We really enjoyed it.

Guido G

Family

Verified booking

Last week

At a competitive price, it gives you the chance to use three lines—the blue, green, and red—so for the same price, you get to see three different sections. The staff is courteous and goes out of their way to help you. What can I say? We had a great time.

Gloria H

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Really good deal, normally the stadium tour costs much more, by doing a combo we saved quite a bit. We were able to do all three routes on the bus tour and see a lot of the city. I really appreciated the shade on the top of the bus.

Alan C

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

The chance to enjoy a spectacular view from above, the audio guide in Italian, and the ability to get on and off whenever you want... exceptional....

Siri R

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Tours that let you explore the city. The French commentary is clear, and the staff is very welcoming. What’s missing for that fifth star is the app—specifically, the estimated wait times for the next bus at each stop, which are sometimes accurate and sometimes not at all.

Antonio C

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Perfect organization, punctuality, and clear communication over the headset—and Madrid is wonderful, though a bit chaotic!!!

Grab a 24 or 48-hour pass and hop on and off as many times as you like, cruising through the city’s historic elegance, modern edge, and everything in between.

Buses roll in every 30 to 60 mins across 34+ stops, from the museum-filled Art Triangle to the grandeur of Plaza de Cibeles and the shopping buzz of Goya Street.

Tune into audio commentary in 14 languages, soak up open-top views, and enjoy bonus perks like discounts, guided walks, and even a complimentary drink along the way.

24/48-hour Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Access to Historical (Blue), Modern (Green), and Actual (Orange) routes

2-hour English or Spanish guided walking tour of the historic city centre

Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Catalan, Japanese, Basque, Galician, Chinese, Russian & Dutch

Children’s audio guide in English and Spanish

Free Wi-Fi and headphones onboard

Free drink at La Quimera Tablao Flamenco

Discounts on attraction tickets and experiences

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Hotel pickup and drop-off service

Entry to attractions

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 30 to 40 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREPlaza de Neptuno at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREPlaza de Neptuno at 6:30 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Plaza de Neptuno
Get direction
2 attractions
Fuente de Neptuno
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
7 minutes walk
2. Plaza de Cibeles
Get direction
2 attractions
Fuente de Cibeles
Círculo de Bellas Artes
8 minutes walk
3. Gran Vía 32 Street
Get direction
2 attractions
Teatro Real
15 minutes walk
Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
17 minutes walk
4. Plaza de España
Get direction
2 attractions
Palacio del Senado
6 minutes walk
Museo Cerralbo
3 minutes walk
5. Plaza de la Moncloa
Get direction
1 attraction
Parque del Oeste
4 minutes walk
6. Madrid Cable Car Station
Get direction
2 attractions
Parque de El Retiro
20 minutes walk
Congreso de los Diputados
15 minutes walk
7. Templo of Debod
Get direction
1 attraction
Casa de Campo
8 minutes walk
8. Puerta de San Vicente
Get direction
1 attraction
Casa de Campo
9 minutes walk
9. Cuesta de la Vega
Get direction
2 attractions
Catedral de la Almudena
2 minutes walk
San Francisco el Grande
4 minutes walk
10. Puerta de Toledo
Get direction
2 attractions
El Rastro
7 minutes walk
Chueca Neighbourhood
16 minutes walk
11. Plaza Mayor
Get direction
1 attraction
Mercado de San Miguel
4 minutes walk
12. Barrio de las letras
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1 attraction
Filmoteca Nacional
5 minutes walk
13. Paseo del Prado
Get direction
2 attractions
Puerta de Alcalá
4 minutes walk
Museo Reina Sofía
4 minutes walk
TOTAL DURATION1 hour
FREQUENCYEvery 35 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREPlaza de Neptuno at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREPlaza de Neptuno at 6:10 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Plaza de Neptuno
Get direction
2 attractions
Museo del Prado
3 minutes walk
Fuente de Neptuno
2. Cibeles
Get direction
2 attractions
Fuente Cibeles
3 minutes walk
Palacio de Cibeles
8 minutes walk
3. Plaza de Colón
Get direction
2 attractions
Biblioteca Nacional de España
3 minutes walk
Museo Arqueológico
3 minutes walk
4. Natural History Museum
Get direction
1 attraction
Museo Lázaro Galdiano
5 minutes walk
5. Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Get direction
1 attraction
Paseo de la Castellana
2 minutes walk
6. Nuevos Ministerios
Get direction
1 attraction
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
4 minutes walk
7. Sorolla Museum
Get direction
1 attraction
Plaza del Marqués de Salamanca
6 minutes walk
8. Serrano Street
Get direction
1 attraction
Plaza Olavide
7 minutes walk
9. Puerta de Alcalá
Get direction
2 attractions
Parque de El Retiro
9 minutes walk
Gran Vía
6 minutes walk
10. Canalejas
Get direction
2 attractions
Teatro de la Zarzuela
3 minutes walk
Real Jardín Botánico
5 minutes walk
FREQUENCYEvery 35 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREPlaza de Neptuno at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREPlaza de Neptuno at 6:20 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Plaza de Neptuno
Get direction
2 attractions
Thyssen Museum
7 minutes walk
Museo del Prado
3 minutes walk
2. Alcalá
Get direction
2 attractions
Puerta Real
Plaza de la Independencia
3. Arabic House
Get direction
1 attraction
Fuente de Cibeles
5 minutes walk
4. Goya Street
Get direction
1 attraction
Movistar Arena
8 minutes walk
5. Goya Street
Get direction
1 attraction
Parque de El Retiro
13 minutes walk
Bullring Las Ventas
6. Colón
Get direction
1 attraction
Biblioteca Nacional de España
1 minute walk
7. Bilbao Stop
Get direction
1 attraction
Fuencarral Street
3 minutes walk
8. Malasaña Neighbourhood
Get direction
2 attractions
Museo del Romanticismo
7 minutes walk
Madrid History Museum
4 minutes walk
9. Callao
Get direction
1 attraction
Cines Callao
1 minute walk
10. Gran Vía Street
Get direction
2 attractions
Edificio Metrópolis
2 minutes walk
Círculo de Bellas Artes
5 minutes walk

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Siri R
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Tours that let you explore the city. The French commentary is clear, and the staff is very welcoming. What’s missing for that fifth star is the app—specifically, the estimated wait times for the next bus at each stop, which are sometimes accurate and sometimes not at all.
Elisabeth V
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The tour was well-planned, taking in all of Madrid’s main historical landmarks. The guide and the entire staff were very friendly and helpful. The hop-on/hop-off option is very convenient if you want to get off the bus to explore and get back on later. We really enjoyed it.
Guido G
Family
Verified booking
Last week
At a competitive price, it gives you the chance to use three lines—the blue, green, and red—so for the same price, you get to see three different sections. The staff is courteous and goes out of their way to help you. What can I say? We had a great time.
Gloria H
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Really good deal, normally the stadium tour costs much more, by doing a combo we saved quite a bit. We were able to do all three routes on the bus tour and see a lot of the city. I really appreciated the shade on the top of the bus.
Alan C
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
The chance to enjoy a spectacular view from above, the audio guide in Italian, and the ability to get on and off whenever you want... exceptional....

What's not allowed

Smoking, large suitcases, or packages are not allowed on the buses.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible. However, each bus can accommodate only one wheelchair.

Additional information

Small pets and animals in kennels or carriers are permitted onboard.

Kindly note that the guided walking tour includes a small fee and mandatory registration. More details will be available on the bus.

The complimentary drink can be availed after ticket validation on the bus.

Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like walking tours, will be shared post-booking.

Tour details

Walking tour (self-paid)

Starting point: 10:45am from Plaza Mayor

Frequency: Once every day

Duration: 2 hours

Display either a mobile or printed voucher and hop on to the bus from any stop on the route. The driver will exchange it for the bus ticket.

Validity

Please carry a printout of the voucher along with a valid photo ID and display the same to the driver while boarding the bus from any one of the designated stops.

Your ticket is valid for 1 day.